"The process of painting has helped me
see the extraordinary in the ordinary!"

ARTIST STATEMENT

After growing up in Minnesota among lush shades of green and experiencing incredible contrasts of the seasons, living in the Southwest for 15 years offered me an opportunity to develop an appreciation for the beauty of an area so very different from anything I had ever known.  Much of my work is inspired by the culture, landscape and architecture of the Southwest.

The culture of the Southwest celebrates life through the frequent use of bright colors.  I can feel the warmth of the sun as it is reflected off adobe buildings and prickly cacti.  Many of my watercolors capture the contrast between strong sunlight and the coolness found in the shadows.  There are rich colors and fascinating shapes hidden in the shadows.

Watercolor is a wonderful medium for allowing the free flow of color.  Beautiful colors can easily be created (by choice or accident) that one never knew existed!  Because of its transparent qualities, watercolor lends itself well to the painting of landscapes; it gives a feeling of airiness that I strive to achieve.

AWARDS, SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS